Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 1
Under the Dome
Season 1

Ep 1. Pilot

  • TV-14
  • June 24, 2013
  • 42 min
  • 7.7  (2,746)

As the first episode of "Under the Dome" begins, the small town of Chester's Mill is going about its daily business. Businesses are starting up for the day, sheriff's deputy Linda Esquivel is out for a jog, and teenager Joe McAlister is working on his latest town map when he hears a loud explosion in the distance.

As Joe runs towards the sound, we meet the other main characters of the series: Dale "Barbie" Barbara, a newcomer to town who is burying a body in the woods; Big Jim Rennie, the town's corrupt councilman and used car salesman; his son Junior, who has a crush on local waitress Angie; and newspaper editor Julia Shumway, who is trying to get to the bottom of a story about the town's propane supply.

Before we can learn too much about these characters, however, the explosion happens again, this time much closer. Suddenly, an enormous, transparent dome drops from the sky and lands squarely on top of the town, cutting off all access to the outside world.

As chaos erupts in the immediate aftermath of the dome's descent, the main characters spring into action. Barbie saves a woman from a burning car, Linda tries to keep order on the streets, and Big Jim takes charge, setting up a command center in the wake of the chaos.

As the characters begin to process what has happened, they quickly realize they are cut off from the outside world. Cell phones don't work, radio transmissions are blocked, and no one can get in or out. Panic sets in, and it becomes clear that the dome is no ordinary force field. It's strong enough to withstand being hit by a huge truck, and it is starting to affect the environment inside its boundaries.

As we watch the townspeople attempt to adapt to this new reality, tensions begin to emerge. Big Jim, who has been running an illegal propane scheme out of the town's storage facility, is worried that his secret will be exposed. Junior, who has been institutionalized for mental illness in the past, is already proving to be a volatile presence. And as the episode closes, it's clear that the dome's effects are not limited to physical barriers - it's also starting to stir up secrets and resentments that were previously buried.

"Pilot" sets up the premise for "Under the Dome" with breathtaking efficiency. We are introduced to a diverse cast of characters who are thrown together under extraordinary circumstances, and the tension builds with each passing minute as we wonder what kind of dangers they will face under the dome. The episode is well-paced and suspenseful, and the special effects that bring the dome to life are impressive. By the time the credits roll, we are left eager to see how this story will continue to unfold over the series' remaining episodes.

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  • First Aired
    June 24, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (2,746)